Stoke Holy Cross Primary School
Long Lane, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich, NR14 8LYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stoke Holy Cross Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 34th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2019, report published 25 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils are happy here. The school is a friendly and inclusive place to learn and make friends. Staff model kindness and respect. Pupils learn that everyone is different and that it is good to be comfortable with who you are. Pupils appreciate the way that staff lookout for their wellbeing and help them to be calm when life brings challenges. Bullying is rare, but if it occurs, then staff make sure that pupils learn more about how to have healthy relationships. Pupils are successful in lessons because teachers explain new concepts clearly. Pupils know it is fine to make mistakes. They have many opportunities to practice key skills like reading. Staff make sure that pupils have fair opportunities to contribute to class discussions. Pupils know that reading is important and they like the way that adults read stories to them. There are plenty of opportunities for pupils to contribute to school life. For example, helping in assemblies or becoming a 'digital leader'. Pupils can attend a range of clubs, including a lunchtime friendship club and the school choir. The school makes sure that everyone has a chance to take part in sporting events.
What the school should improve
- There are limited opportunities for pupils to develop good presentation in their written communication. This means that some pupils find it difficult to communicate what they have learned when writing about topics in subjects such as history and geography. Leaders should continue to train staff to help pupils with their handwriting and presentation.
- The school is working on better ways of communicating with parents. However, some parents do not feel assured about how the school supports pupils' behaviour. Leaders should review their systems of communication to ensure that parents understand the school's approach to behaviour management.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Stoke Holy Cross Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poringland Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Mulbarton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Tuckswood Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss JEANNETTE CHANEY
- Phone
- 01508493132
- Address
- Long Lane, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich, NR14 8LY
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120910
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.